Elmer T. Witters, 75, of Box 192, Silverford Heights, Mount Union died at 2:10 p.m. Sunday, May 1, 1977 at his home. He had been in failing health since 1958.
A native of Huntingdon he was born September 27, 1901 to Edward and Ida (Crownover) Witters. On December 23, 1922, he married the former Ruth Gill at Huntingdon.
Surviving are his widow and five children, James G., Shirleysburg; Paul A., Morrisdale; Mrs. Clay (Gloria) Sunderland, Newton Hamilton; William R., Mount Union, R.D. and Maynard M., Shirleysburg Rd.D. One son, John, preceded in death. There are 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildredn.
Also surviving are two brothers and two sisters, Jess, Mill Creek; Bruce, Philipsburg; Mrs. Hilda Mertiff, Birmingham and Mrs. Dora Leonard, Huntingdon.
The deceased was of the Methodist faith.
He worked in the refractories in Mount Union for 42 years, and was retired after 30 years at Harbison-Walker.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, from the Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union. The Rev. Charles Rhodes will officiate and burial will be in the Newton Hamilton Memorial Cemetery.
Friends will be received at the funeral home from noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday, and on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until time for services.
Source: The (Huntingdon) Daily News, Monday, May 2, 1977
Note: My great-grandmother's brother
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